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#39 UK Legal Podcast: Feeling Behind in Law? Domingas on Trusting Your Timing and Starting Again
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Domingas shares her journey into law shaped by lived experience, faith, and resilience, offering an honest and refreshing perspective on access to jus...
#35 UK Legal Podcast: Vanessa Wilson, Real Estate Disputes Associate on Property Law and a Non-Traditional Route into Law
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resources mentioned in this episodeAllAboutLaw – Legal Work ExperienceWhile you’re studying, it’s important to balance academics with...
#38 UK Legal Podcast: From Nigeria to the UK Building a Global Career in Dispute Resolution with Femi Adeluola
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resources mentioned in this episodeAllAboutLaw, the UK’s leading platform for aspiring solicitors. AllAboutLaw runs a series of virtual l...
#37 UK Legal Podcast: Inside Cyber Law at DAC Beachcroft - Koye Adeyeye on Crisis Response and Fintech
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resources mentioned in this episode:AllAboutLaw’s Online Application Masterclasshttps://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/thelawyerfiles- Emerging cy...
#35 UK Legal Podcast: How a STEM Mindset and Social Mobility Mission Led Charlie Cromwell to Bird and Bird
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resources mentioned in this episode:AllAboutLaw’s Video Interview Masterclasshttps://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/thelawyerfiles----Emerging leg...
#34 UK Legal Podcast: From King’s College to LSE and Ofcom, Jess Akuffo’s Journey into International Law
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resources mentioned in this episodeAllAboutLaw’s Watson Glaser and assessment preparation hubhttps://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/thelawyerfiles...
#33 UK Legal Podcast: How to Stand Out in Solicitor Apprenticeship Applications with Zafreen
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal professional and Solicitor Apprentice Zafreen shares her inspiring journey into law — a story defined by discipline, determination, a...
#32 UK Legal Podcast: Adeniyi on Building a Career in Data Protection and AI Law
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal professional and Data Protection Manager Adeniyi shares his inspiring journey into privacy law — a story defined by curiosity, adapta...
#31 UK Legal Podcast: Becoming a Solicitor with No A Levels Daisy Doardo on Resilience and Purpose in Law
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solicitor and founder Daisy Doardo shares her inspiring journey into law shaped by empathy, resilience, and a commitment to access to justice. A thoug...
#30 UK Legal Podcast: From Harrods to Legal Counsel Elinam Akotey on Navigating In-House Law in the Fashion World
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal professional Elinam Akotey shares her powerful journey into law shaped by self-awareness, adaptability, and a commercial mindset develo...
Welcome to TheLawyerFiles
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode/trailer of The Lawyer Files!I’m Denice Obeng, and I’m so excited to finally launch this podcast. The Lawyer File...
#29 UK Legal Podcast: From Durham Uni to BCLP Training Contract With Naomi Owolabi
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and Future Trainee Solicitor Naomi Owolabi shares her inspiring journey into law shaped by resilience, self-belief, and a determ...
#28 UK Legal Podcast: Pierre Boyce Head Boy, Talentix Founder and Aspiring Solicitor on Leadership, Law and Social Mobility
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and aspiring commercial solicitor Pierre Boyce shares his inspiring journey into law shaped by leadership, resilience, and a pas...
#27 UK Legal Podcast: How Alya Moktar Became a Trainee Solicitor at Kennedys and a Top 200 LinkedIn Legal Influencer as an International Student
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and trainee solicitor Alya Moktar shares her inspiring journey into law shaped by resilience, visibility, and a commitment to ma...
#26 UK Legal Podcast: How Kiyala Matanga Positioned Herself for Success in Law
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Kiyala Matanga shares her inspiring journey into law — shaped by resilience, faith, and a commitm...
#25 UK Law Podcast: How Melanie Gardner Rodriguez Landed a Legal Internship at Disney+ Before Graduating
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and aspiring solicitor Melanie Gardner Rodriguez shares her standout journey into law — shaped by confidence, curiosity, and a...
#24 UK Legal Podcast: A Law Student’s Guide to In-House Legal Internships — First Stop: Chanel
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and aspiring solicitor Hadia Hussain shares her thoughtful journey into law — shaped by community values, quiet resilience, an...
#23 UK Legal Podcast: Lewis Silkin’s Debora Mosso on Why Great Lawyering Starts With Listening
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Debora Mosso shares her powerful journey into immigration law — shaped by lived experience, publi...
#22 UK Legal Podcast: Habeeba’s Journey from Volunteering at University to Trainee Solicitor at Hay & Kilner
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and trainee solicitor Habeeba shares her inspiring journey into the legal profession — shaped by empathy, real-world experienc...
#20 UK Legal Podcast: How Emmanuel Akintoye Secured a Training Contract at Ropes & Gray After Rejection Cycles
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Emmanuel Akintoye shares his insightful journey into commercial law — shaped by strategic thinkin...
#19 UK Legal Podcast: How Davina Tuma Secured a Training Contract at Stephenson Harwood — From Kuwait to the City
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Davina Tuma shares her powerful journey into commercial law — shaped by cultural duality, values-...
#18 UK Legal Podcast: What It Really Takes to Get a Training Contract At a Top Law Firm as an International Student – Suhana Sharma’s Story
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Suhana Sharma shares her inspiring journey into commercial law — shaped by international experien...
#21 UK Legal Podcast: Inside BBC Legal: Trainee Solicitor Chimere Nwosu on Media Law and Public Service
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and trainee solicitor Chimere Nwosu shares her insightful path into media law — shaped by political communication, regulatory ...
#17 UK Legal Podcast: How Nicole Secured a Training Contract at Clyde & Co — From Law School to Global Law Firm
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal voice and future trainee solicitor Nicole Wereko shares her inspiring journey into commercial law — shaped by service, self-awareness...
#16 UK Legal Podcast: Law, Networking & the Power of Persistence: Seyi’s Legal Career Story
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal voice and future trainee solicitor Seyi Erinle shares his thoughtful path into commercial law — shaped by criminology, cross-cultural...
#15 UK Legal Podcast: From Philosophy to Law: How Humna Secured a Training Contract at Charles Russell Speechlys
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal voice and future trainee solicitor Humna shares her inspiring route into commercial law — shaped by intellectual curiosity, cultural ...
#14 UK Legal Podcast: Breaking Into Big Law: Kiran’s Journey from University to a Top US Law Firm
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal mind and Trainee Solicitor Kiran Banerjee shares his thoughtful journey into commercial law — shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a ...
#13 UK Legal Podcast: From Shop Floors to Top Floors: An Apprentice’s Rise in Law
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal voice and solicitor apprentice Desiree Obioma shares her powerful journey into the profession — shaped by resilience, real-world expe...
#12 UK Legal Podcast: Adriana Zahirović on Breaking Into Law — From GRM Daily to Mishcon de Reya
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and paralegal Adriana Zahirović shares her multidimensional journey into the legal profession — shaped by discipline, creativ...
#11 UK Legal Podcast: Mishcon de Reya Trainee Solicitor Journey: McKelvin on Networking, Branding & Strategy
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor McKelvin Debrah shares his journey into commercial law — shaped by resilience, strategic self-dev...
#10 UK Legal Podcast: Navigating Law with Intention and Growth – Oluwatobi Oso at DWF
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging legal talent and community advocate Oluwatobi Oso shares her journey into law — grounded in intention, resilience, and quiet discipline. A ...
#9 UK Legal Podcast: In the Room for Change - Stephanie Ezechukwu at DVSA on Representation, Reform, and Resilience
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Prosecutions and mentor Stephanie Ezechukwu shares her journey to shaping national legal policy — blending leadership, representation, and f...
#8 UK Legal Podcast: Titomi Sokoya on Finding Purpose in Law, Client Advocacy, and Using Her Voice
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainee Legal Advisor and public speaker Titomi Sokoya shares her journey from Gatehouse Chambers to the CAB, blending faith, advocacy, and community ...
#7 UK Legal Podcast: Breaking Into the Magic Circle - Eve Brooks on Training at Freshfields, Confidence & Imposter Syndrome
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freshfields Trainee Associate Eve Brooks shares her journey into law, overcoming imposter syndrome, and embracing opportunity. A candid legal career e...
#6 UK Legal Podcast: Legal Life Unfiltered: Asiyah Randera's Story
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asiyah Randera, award-winning trainee solicitor, shares her honest journey through law school, mentorship, and radical rest. An empowering episode of ...
#5 UK Legal Podcast: Gloria Mapamboli on Apprenticeships, Motherhood, and Building a Public Sector Career
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gloria Mapamboli shares her journey from CITI Bank to the House of Commons, balancing motherhood and career growth. A powerful public sector story on ...
#4 UK Legal Podcast: How Viktoriia Restarted Her Legal Career in the UK — An International Lawyer’s Journey
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian solicitor Viktoriia Ishcheriakova shares her journey from advocate in Ukraine to LLM candidate in the UK, offering insights on law, migratio...
#3 UK Legal Podcast: Megan Leckie on Women in Law, Trainee Life, and Navigating the Legal Profession with Dyslexia
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Leckie, trainee solicitor and co-founder of Women in Law Kent, shares her story, advocacy work, and advice for neurodiverse aspiring lawyers. A ...
#2 UK Legal Podcast: How Kat Moody Went from Training Contract to Associate — What It Really Takes to Succeed in Law
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I’m joined by Kat Moody, an Associate Solicitor at Richard Reed Solicitors, for a deep dive into her le...
#1 UK Legal Podcast: How Charity Mafuba Became Dual-Qualified in the UK & US — A Global Legal Career Journey
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I sit down with Charity Mafuba to explore her inspiring legal journey — from her early interest in law and expe...